Explain how to find the area of a composite figure made of rectangles and triangles.

Separate the composite figure into simpler shapes like rectangles and triangles.

Find the area of the composite figure below, which is made of a rectangle and a triangle. (Imagine a rectangle with length 8 inches and width 5 inches, sitting on top of a triangle with base 8 inches and height 3 inches).

Organization helps to keep track of the different shapes and their areas, ensuring accurate calculations.

I can find the area of composite figures by breaking them into rectangles and triangles.

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To find the area of a composite figure, separate the figure into simpler shapes like rectangles and triangles.
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The formula for the area of a triangle is base x height ÷ 2, and the formula for the area of a rectangle is length x width.
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After finding the area of each individual shape, add the areas together to find the total area of the composite figure.